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Week 11

Weekly
Grade
Brian's Bulldogs
6-5 133.02
128.49
 
VS
proj
nick's Tip-Top Team
75.94 4-7
94.62

nick's Tip-Top Team fall to Brian's Bulldogs in 133.02-75.94 rout

There's no easy way to say it, nick's Tip-Top Team didn't do their job, at least according to projections, as Brian's Bulldogs rolled to a 133.02-75.94 victory. nick's Tip-Top Team grabbed a 9.30-point lead on Thursday, but it was all Brian's Bulldogs after that. They were led by Jared Goff (35.12 points) and Julio Jones (20.8). Davante Adams (10 Rec, 166 Rec Yds) and Antonio Brown (5 Rec, 117 Rec Yds, 1 Rec TD) were the leaders for nick's Tip-Top Team in defeat. This marks the second time this season Brian's Bulldogs have knocked off nick's Tip-Top Team, after winning 107.36-61.7 in their last matchup. Brian's Bulldogs (6-5) will look to sustain their winning ways against Chris' Team, while nick's Tip-Top Team (4-7) will meet The Patriots in an effort to generate some positive momentum.

Matchup Timeline

  Brian's Bulldogs   nick's Tip-Top Team

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Bears defense overachieved for the seventh time this season, scoring 15 points against their 7-point projection. In a 25-20 win over the Vikings, they allowed 20 points, surrendered 268 yards, and forced 3 turnovers. The Bears defense ranks #58 among all fantasy players this season and will face the Lions next week.
The Chicago Bears defense

Top Player Comparison

Brian's Bulldogs
Points
% of total points 133.02
1
Jared Goff
QB
35.12
23.59
26.4%
2
Julio Jones
WR
20.8
17.9
15.6%
3
Michael Thomas
WR
17.2
20.77
12.9%
4
Robert Woods
WR
15.2
15.02
11.4%
nick's Tip-Top Team
Points
% of total points 75.94
1
Davante Adams
WR
21.6
15.89
28.4%
2
Antonio Brown
WR
20.2
15.28
26.6%
3
The Houston Texans defense
DEF
15
7.76
19.8%
4
Jordan Howard
RB
7
9.02
9.2%

Matchup Highlights

Thursday
Davante Adams had a 57-yard catch and a 41-yard catch for nick's Tip-Top Team, helping give nick's Tip-Top Team a 21.60-12.30 lead.
Sunday Early
There were players with standout moments for both teams early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, nick's Tip-Top Team became the proud owner of a 56.80-41.50 lead. For Brian's Bulldogs, Julio Jones had a 34-yard touchdown catch. Antonio Brown made the highlight reel for nick's Tip-Top Team with a 78-yard touchdown catch.
Sunday Late
Michael Thomas had a 23-yard touchdown catch for Brian's Bulldogs, who trailed 60.64-58.70 after the late games.
Monday
Jared Goff had a 40-yard touchdown pass for Brian's Bulldogs during Monday Night Football, helping propel the team to the win.

Points By Position

  Brian's Bulldogs   nick's Tip-Top Team

StatSmack

There's a pattern emerging. In their two matchup wins against nick's Tip-Top Team, Brian's Bulldogs averaged more points (120.19) than they usually score (111.95).
We heard scoring helps you win. nick's Tip-Top Team need some help then, averaging just 90.29 versus Brian's Bulldogs's 111.95.
Even the computers think Brian's Bulldogs have a better-constructed roster. They have a higher projected points average (107.43) than nick's Tip-Top Team (93.72).
Once Brian's Bulldogs put their foot on the gas, they don't let up. They've got more blowout wins this season than nick's Tip-Top Team (3 vs 1).
Brian's Bulldogs should change their team name to "The Overachievers" since they have beat their projection in more matchups than nick's Tip-Top Team (6 vs 3).
By position, Brian's Bulldogs have outscored nick's Tip-Top Team at QB, RB, WR, TE, K, and DEF this season.
Brian's Bulldogs don’t just win, they win BIG, with an average margin of victory of 13 points, second-highest in the league.
There's not much good to say about nick's Tip-Top Team this week. Maybe they'll get their act together, and we'll see something different next week!

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